If you have recyclables or household hazardous waste to dispose of, your first stop will be Gate 3 (Recycling Zone). Otherwise, to drop off waste materials only, please use Gate 1 (Public Waste Drop-Off).

As of January 1, 2019, registered retailers and other businesses will collect used tires. The City will no longer be funded for collecting used tires and will no longer collect them as of January 1, 2019. Find out where you can drop off your used tires at rpra.ca

Important note: Mixed loads of the above materials, will be charged $80 per tonne unless you queue and weigh in and out for each material type. Please note the scale rounds to the nearest 5 kilograms (kg) and the total fee is rounded to the nearest dollar. Fees subject to change.

Want to reduce your drop-off fees?

Check out the Waste Wizard to find local businesses and organizations that offer take-back programs for items that can be reused or recycled, including furniture, appliances and electronics.

Be a good sort and use Guelph’s weekly three-stream curbside collection. Remember green for organics, blue for recycling and grey for landfill. Filling up your waste bins too fast? Consider exchanging for a larger grey cart or blue cart. The more waste you set out at the curb the less you have to take to the Public Drop-Off.

Don’t make the trip with just one bag. Save money on fuel and waste disposal fees, wait until you have a few bags or a full load before heading over to the Public Drop-Off.

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Bike Reuse Program

The ReCycle Bike Reuse Program encourages Guelph residents to drop off their unwanted, usable bikes. In turn, the program diverts bikes of all different shapes, sizes, colours and conditions from the landfill.

Residents can pick up a maximum of two bicycles per year and are required to sign a waiver. The inventory of bicycles may vary. Bicycles are available to residents year-round, free of charge.